Summary
A millennial therapist, Mary Beth Somich, has highlighted a communication issue between baby boomer parents and their millennial or Gen Z children. Somich used TikTok to explain that many boomers tend to keep personal or medical issues private, believing it protects their children, while younger generations see this as a lack of trust. The video has sparked widespread discussion as it resonates with many people who have experienced similar dynamics.
Key Facts
- Mary Beth Somich is a licensed clinical mental-health counselor with over 10 years of experience.
- She used TikTok to raise awareness about communication differences between baby boomers and their children.
- The video portrays boomers as often withholding personal or medical news to protect their children.
- Boomers were raised in a culture valuing emotional restraint and independence as strengths.
- Younger generations emphasize openness and sharing, interpreting silence as exclusion.
- The TikTok video earned over 1.2 million views, 103,000 likes, and nearly 13,000 comments.
- Many comments suggest that boomers' behavior is driven by discomfort with emotions and avoidance.
